Waiariki Institute of Technology
Private Bag 3028
Rotorua
64-7-346 8712
64-7-346 8721
Website Address: www.waiariki.ac.nz

Academic Programmes

Waiariki Institute of Technology specializes in the areas of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Commerce and Computer Science; Business Administration; Nursing, Health and Social Sciences; Forestry and Wood Technology; Visual Arts and Teaching. It also has an International English Language Center for international students for whom English is a second language.

Degrees and diplomas are offered in all areas of specialization. Students can progress from certificate programmes, to diploma programmes to bachelor degree programmes.

Minimum Proficiency Requirements

• All students who have not been taught in the English Language medium are required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency
• Certificate programmes require IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525
• Diploma programmes require IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
• Bachelor degree programmes require IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575
• Preparation course for IELTS testing can be provided in the International English Language Center. Waiariki is an official IELTS testing Center and IELTS tests are available every month

Student Services

The International Student Centre provides international students with a wide range of support services. Each student on arrival is provided with a comprehensive orientation programme. Assistance is provided with home stay, visa applications, and study programme counseling.

All students are members of the Students Association. Students have access to all libraries and to computers in open access computer rooms. All international students are provided with their own email address for internal and external communications.

General Information

• Airport Pickup: Transport arranged from Auckland airport; Free pickup from Rotorua airport
• Recommended living expenses: $60 pw
• Accommodation: Home stay recommended $150 pw incl food
• Once only Home stay administration fee: $150 pw
• Mainstream programmes commence February and July
• Applications close 2 weeks prior to course commencement

Courses

• Waiariki Institute of Technology Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Computing Systems*
• Bachelor of Management Studies
• Bachelor of Maori Studies
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses
• Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
• Bachelor of Tourism Management
• Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching (Level 4)
• Certificate in Adventure Tourism
• Certificate in Art
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
• Certificate in Business
• Certificate in Business Administration (Level 2)
• Certificate in Business Administration (Level 3)
• Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)
• Certificate in Chinese
• Certificate in Community and Social Work
• Certificate in English (includes English for Tertiary Study; IELTS Preparation; General English)
• Certificate in English as a Second Language
• Certificate in Environmental Science and Resource Management
• Certificate in Fashion Technology  
• Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
• Certificate in Hairdressing
• Certificate in Horticulture
• Certificate in Hotel Reception
• Certificate in Introductory Business Computing
• Certificate in Japanese
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
• Certificate in Professional Catering Craft
• Certificate in Professional Cookery
• Certificate in Social Work - Activity Based
• Certificate in Solid Wood Processing
• Certificate in Sport, Fitness and Recreation   
• Certificate in Timber Grading
• Certificate in Timber Machining
• Certificate in Tourism (Level 2)
• Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality
• Certificate in Tourism and Travel (Level 3)
• Certificate in Tourist Guiding
• Certificate in Welding
• Certificate in Wood Moldings and Remanufacturing
• Diploma in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Visual Communication
• Diploma in Adventure Tourism
• Diploma in Business Computing
• Diploma in Fashion Technology
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Maori Studies
• Diploma in Visual Arts
• Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
• ESOL (part-time)
• ESOL Short Course (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• English Study Tour (English plus Activities)
• Foundation Studies in the Visual Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
• Introduction to Tertiary Studies
• Introductory Certificate to Engineering Technology (Level 2)
• NZ Diploma in Business
• NZ Diploma in Technology (Science)
• NZIM Certificate in Management
• NZIM Certificate in Small Business Management
• National Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades (Level 2)
• National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Business Computing  
• National Certificate in Computing
• National Certificate in Human Sciences
• National Certificate in Travel (Level 4)
• National Diploma in Agribusiness Management
• National Diploma in Business Computing
• National Diploma in Forestry (Forest Management)
• National Diploma in Wood Technology